“No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, that you may be able to endure it” (1 Corinthians 10:13).
On my own, I am powerless. On my own, I may succeed in tracking food, restricting sweets, or exercising for a while. But on my own, I succumb to temptation. On my own, I eat “the mix”. On my own, I start in a flurry of good intentions and stop one snack at a time, without even realizing what’s happening until I’m back at the beginning again.
I’ve been wondering how to make this weight loss journey different than before. How to make this one be the one that works ~ for a lifetime. And I’m realizing that I can’t do it on my own. I need God’s strength and promise of deliverance for my weak moments. I need the encouragement and support of all of you fellow travelers on the health journey.
So I prepared for today with prayer. Prayer first, food later. Prayer first, fitness later. Prayer first, internet later. And so far, it’s helping.
Let the journey begin!
PS: Weight loss blog at http://longweightogo.blogspot.com
Prayer first, internet later?! What are you trying to do, kill me?! I know, I know…you’re right.
Sigh. Must. Go. Pray.
Comment by blestwithsons — July 27, 2006 @ 11:40 am
Exactly Lorri!
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
Great message!
Comment by Blair — July 27, 2006 @ 12:58 pm
Good thing I read this now, before going to the fridge. Thanks - it’s a bit late for prayer first, internet later, but I’m going to try again tomorrow.
Comment by Tracy — July 27, 2006 @ 1:15 pm